Wearing a headband is a great way to spice up your hairdo and to add a little flair to your outfit. You can wear a headband in a variety of ways and for almost any occasion. If you want to know how to wear a headband, just follow these easy steps.

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Method 1 of 2: Wear a Variety of Headband Styles

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Wear an elastic headband. There are a variety of ways to wear the traditional elastic headband, which wraps all the way around your head. It will be smaller than a normal headband and will be tightly secured around your head. This type of headband has more staying power. Here are a few ways to wear it:[1]

Pair it with a high ponytail. Slick your hair back into a ponytail with a bit of hair gel and fan out the ends of the ponytail to create a loose, fun look. Place the elastic headband about two inches back from your hairline. Secure the headband in place with two bobby pins so it won't slip.

Pair it with a low ponytail. Put your hair in a low ponytail that hangs down your back. Place the elastic headband three to four inches from your hairline.

Pair it with pigtails. Put your hair in tight pigtails that are medium high and place the headband two inches back from your hairline. This will create a cute and sporty look.

Place it on three inches behind your hairline and wrap your hair around the headband until it's all tucked in in the back. This will create a curly and elegant look.

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Wear a jeweled headband. This is a great look for a more fancy outfit. A jeweled headband can look great with long flowing hair and with a shorter do. Here are some ideas for your jeweled headband:

If you have longer hair, style it into waves and then part your hair down the center. Slide the headband about three inches from your hairline, and let your waves cover some of the headband.

For a shorter do that falls just above your shoulder, try straightening your locks or letting them dry naturally and place the jeweled headband two inches away from your hairline.

For a hairdo that falls above your chin, try pulling back half of your hair with bobby pins, creating just a bit of a "hair bump" for texture. Then slide the jeweled headband back.

For a short do, let the headband do the talking. Place it right above your hairline and let your hair fall behind it.

For a pixie do, spike your hair slightly and place the headband three inches back from your hairline. Don't pick a headband that is too thick or it will dominate your look too much.

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Wear a double-strap headband. This headband wraps all the way around your head and consists of two thinner straps of the same color. This can be a great addition to almost any look, but here are some tips for rocking the double-strap headband:

If you have longer hair, add volume to it by teasing your hair at the crown and then placing the headband just behind your ears.

If you have longer bangs, put your hair in a ponytail and place the double-strap headband just behind your bangs. Style them to the side to create a side-swept look.

If you have long hair, you can also let it fall naturally past your shoulders and wear the double-strap headband two inches below your forehead. Make sure your hair doesn't bump up in the back too much and that the headband isn't so thick that it dominates your forehead. This is a great look, but tough to achieve if you fidget a lot, or you will be shifting the headband too much.

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Wear a jersey headband. This type of headband is made of cotton and is around two to three inches thick. This can create a casual or an edgy look. Here are some things to try:

If you have bangs, let your hair fall down and place the headband just above your bangs.[2]

Put your hair into a messy bun and wear the headband two inches above your hairline.

If you have long hair, try picking a headband that matches the color of your hair perfectly and place it just an inch behind your hairline while wearing your hair down.

Curl your hair into a side ponytail and wear the headband two inches behind your hairline.

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Wear a traditional plastic headband. The traditional plastic headband is a classic and is a great addition to any look. It will most likely have teeth and will sink right into your hair, so all you have to do is gently push it back. Here are some great ways to wear a traditional headband:

Tease your hair into a high ponytail and slide the headband three inches behind your hairline.

Create a fancy updo by securing your hair up with bobby pins and letting your bangs fall to the side. Then, place the headband behind your bangs.

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Method 2 of 2: Put on a Traditional Headband

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Pick a headband that matches your outfit. Though a headband doesn't have to directly match your outfit, it should go with your general style and color scheme. Here are some tips for finding a matching headband:

If you're wearing something dressy, go for a floral, black, or jeweled headband.

If you have a more casual look, try a funky pattern, traditional glossy headband, or a cotton headband.

If you're wearing an outfit with a pattern, wear a plain headband.

If your outfit is solid-colored, then try a headband with a pattern that matches one of the colors of your outfit.

If you're wearing earrings, make sure that the headband and earrings don't create a busy look. Pick small subtle earrings and a subtle necklace and let the headband do most of the work.

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Place the headband about half an inch back from your hairline. Put the headband across your forehead and push it back over your hair. Don't push it back too far or you'll have to start over.

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Push the headband into place. Tuck it behind your ear and push back any loose strands of hair. Push your ears over the top of the headband until it's neatly tucked behind them.

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Adjust the headband. Push it slightly back and continue tucking back any stray strands of hair until it feels just right. Remember that you should only push the backward. If you move it forward, you will create a bump in your hair and will have to start over.

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Look in a mirror before you go. Make sure that the headband is snugly in place and look out for any loose strands of hair.

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Be prepared to adjust your headband. You may need to adjust your headband from time to time. It could fall back too much and you may have to start the process again. Some stray strands of hair could get lose, and you may have to tuck them in again.

Look in a mirror from time to time when you're out, or place your hands behind the headband, to make sure that everything is in place.

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